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Sunbright, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Morgan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
785 Population 222/sq mi density
$56,058 Median Income $20,678 per capita
$130,000 Home Value $197,871 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,058 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunbright, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,058
25% below
$20,678 per capita
Home Value
$130,000
54% below
Zillow: $197,871
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
71.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
41% above
26.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Sunbright Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sunbright's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
46%
Rent
60%
Poverty
196%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunbright a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sunbright residents earn a median household income of $56,058 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,678. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 245 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunbright is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,871. Median rent is $694/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Sunbright reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Sunbright hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 71.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sunbright has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population785
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density222/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,058
Per Capita$20,678
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$461M
Avg Weekly Wage$864

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,000
Rent$694
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$197,871
Housing Units300
Rent Burden21.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity45.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death13,305/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,396 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+71.9%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed188 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Sunbright was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 188 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.